Review of Blame It on Rio (1984) by Cristina V — 18 Mar 2007

Very original plot in the time before teen sitcoms. Amazing cast.

This review of Blame It on Rio (1984) was written by Cristina V on 18 Mar 2007.

Blame It on Rio has generally received mixed reviews.

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Directed by Stanley Donen, best known for films such as On the Town (1949), Singin' in the Rain (1952), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)…

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By Kristal C (562) on 22 Jan 2010

I loved this movie as a kid. Now I realize just how creepy it is. Michael Caine? REALLY?! If the older guy was George Clooney I could see it…

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By Luc L (823) on 24 Nov 2010

This is how rom-coms should be made (although it does tailor quite heavily to the male market, hehe). Hilarious and crude…

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By Del T (45) on 10 May 2010

Bright, lively, comedic fun. Musical and comedy filmmaking legend, Stanley Donen, retired after directing this overlooked gem…

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By Lucas Y (771) on 22 Jan 2010

I loved this movie as a kid. Now I realize just how creepy it is. Michael Caine? REALLY?! If the older guy was George Clooney I could see it…

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By Jess J (37) on 08 Jul 2010

I love this movie, ok pretty cheesy now, but was a laugh when I was younger, Mr Caine the way he looked pulling a very beautiful lady, great,…

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By Ana B (374) on 16 Jan 2009

Aunque sencilla,Michael Caine se hace notar…

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By Al Nasty (33) on 18 Jul 2010

A sex farce typical of it's time. The plot is quite bad taste and the acting isn't much better, Michael Caine notwithstanding…

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